Homer Simpson celebrates: It's National Donut Day

Updated 1:45 am, Friday, June 6, 2014

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This photo provided by Dunkin' Donuts on Monday, May 5, 2014 shows a selection of the doughnuts they sell. The restaurant chain Dunkin' Donuts is testing whether that deep-fried classic American snack, the doughnut, can compete successfully against entrenched competition from some of the worldÃs most famous sweet snacks in their own homelands, including the waffle in Belgium, apple strudel in Austria and the Danish in Denmark. (AP Photo/Dunkin' Donuts) less

This photo provided by Dunkin' Donuts on Monday, May 5, 2014 shows a selection of the doughnuts they sell. The restaurant chain Dunkin' Donuts is testing whether that deep-fried classic American snack, the ... more

Photo: Uncredited, Associated Press

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**COMMERCIAL IMAGE** In this photo distributed by Feature Photo Service for Entenmann's: The Salvation Army donut lassies pass out Entenmann's donuts during the National Donut Day event at Madison Square Park on Thursday, June 6, 2013. (Jon Simon/Feature Photo Service for Entenmann's ) less

**COMMERCIAL IMAGE** In this photo distributed by Feature Photo Service for Entenmann's: The Salvation Army donut lassies pass out Entenmann's donuts during the National Donut Day event at Madison Square Park ... more

Photo: JON SIMON, Associated Press

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Ocho won the 2013 RiverTini contest with its Cavender Martini.

Ocho won the 2013 RiverTini contest with its Cavender Martini.

Photo: Jennifer McInnis, San Antonio Express-News

Homer Simpson celebrates: It's National Donut Day

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National Donut Day

SAN ANTONIO — A warm doughnut on a Friday ends the week wonderfully, so make it happen Friday on National Donut Day. The celebration traces its roots to World War I, when “lassies” from the Salvation Army handed out free doughnuts and coffee to soldiers overseas. The Salvation Army created the day in 1938 to honor the women. Now, National Donut Day is the first Friday in June. Three national shops are celebrating the occasion.

Shipley Do-Nuts is giving away a free glazed doughnut and small coffee from 5 a.m. to noon at participating locations. The company is also donating a portion of sales this day to the Salvation Army.

Krispy Kreme will give you a free doughnut of your choice, while supplies last. No purchase is necessary.

Dunkin' Donuts will offer guests a free doughnut of their choice — while supplies last — with the purchase of any beverage.

Enjoy some cocktails for a cause at the sixth RiverTini Pour-Off. It's a competition featuring several of the city's best bars and restaurants creating specialty martinis that aim to embody the fresh and lively spirit of the San Antonio River. This year's event will support Confluence Park, an innovative water education park going up on the Mission Reach.

Dole and Blue Diamond are bringing their “Peel the Love” tour to San Antonio beginning Thursday. The “Banana Cabana” will make stops at supermarkets throughout the country, spending several days in San Antonio. Dole is promoting bananas and other fruits, while Blue Diamond promotes its Almond Breeze Almondmilk. San Antonio stops for the coming week include 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday at H-E-B, 6030 Montgomery Road and later in the afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. at H-E-B, 6580 FM 78. The tour continues next weekend. A full tour schedule is available at www.dole.com/peelthelove.